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Clinical Application of Neuromuscular Techniques,
Volume 1: The Upper Body
by Leon Chaitow, Judith DeLany
ISBN: 0443062706
First of two volumes focuses on the management of the soft tissues of the upper body, i.e. the cervical region, cranium, shoulder, arm and hand, and thorax. Highly illustrated and includes step-by-step descriptions for each technique. Two-tone format. For manual therapy students and practitioners.
Clinical Application of Neuromuscular Techniques: The Lower Body
by David G., MD Simons (Foreword), Leon, nd, Do Chaitow, Judith Walker, Lmt Delany ISBN: 0443062846
The book discusses theories and physiology relevant to the manual treatment of chronic pain, especially as it regards the soft tissues of the lower body. Step-by-step protocols that address each muscle of a region and a regional approach to treatment are features that make this book unique. A structural review of each region, including ligaments and functional anatomy, adds value for new students and practitioners alike.
Travell & Simons' Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual (2-Volume Set)
by David G. Simons, Janet G. Travell, Lois S. Simons, Barbara D. Cummings
ISBN: 0683307711
Emory Univ., Atlanta, GA. Presents introductory general information on all myofascial trigger points (TrPs) and descriptions of single-muscle syndromes for the upper half of the body.
Previous edition was titled: Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction, c1983. For practitioners, residents, and graduate students. Thumb tabbed. Halftone illustrations.
Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction:
The Trigger Point Manual,
Vol. 2: The Lower Extremities
by Janet Travell, David G. Simons, Barbara D. Cummings
ISBN: 0683083678
George Washington University, Washington, D.C.. Second of a two-volume comprehensive reference manual on muscle pain for clinicians. Extensively illustrated with line drawings.
Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction:
The Trigger Point Manual
by Janet & Simons, David Travell
ISBN: 068308366X
"...gives a thorough understanding of what myofascial pain actually is, and provides a unique and effective approach to the diagnosis and treatment of this syndrome for the lower body muscles."
Functional Soft-Tissue Examination and Treatment by Manual Methods, Third Edition
by Warren Hammer 3rd edition (May 25, 2005) ISBN: 0763733105
In this new edition, chapters from the previous editions have been thoroughly revised and updated and new material has been added on Myofascial Release, Somatics, Friction massage, and much more.
Functional Soft Tissue Exam and Treatment, Second Edition
by Warren I. Hammer, Hammer 2nd edition (April, 2004) ISBN: 0763727679
This new edition of a very successful book includes chapters written by experts in the methods of manual treatment and provides step-by-step instructions on how to examine your patient using a logical sequence of passive, contractile, and special tests, and how to relate findings to biomechanical problems and lesions. Included are hundreds of diagrams, photographs, illustrations, and summary charts. In this new edition, chapters from the first edition have been thoroughly revised and updated and new material has been added on Myofascial Release, Somatics, Post-Facilitation Stretch, Friction massage, Hypo and Hyperpronation of the Foot, Strain and Counter Strain and Gait, the Extremities and the Spine.
Functional Soft Tissue Examination and Treatment by Manual Methods: New Perspectives
by Warren Hammer 2nd edition (January 27, 1999) ISBN: 0834206307
The Chiropractic Center, Norwalk, CT. Text on functional examination and manual therapy. For chiropractors and students. This new edition of a very successful book includes chapters written by experts in the methods of manual treatment and provides step—by—step instructions on how to examine your patient using a logical sequence of passive, contractile, and special tests, and how to relate findings to biomechanical problems and lesions. Included are hundreds of diagrams, photographs, illustrations, and summary charts. In this new edition, chapters from the first edition have been thoroughly revised and updated and new material has been added on Myofascial Release, Somatics, Post—Facilitation Stretch, Friction massage, Hypo and Hyperpronation of the Foot, Strain and Counter Strain and Gait, the Extremities and the Spine.
Muscle Pain Understanding Its Nature
Diagnosis and Treatment Hardbound
ISBN: 0683059289 = Pub Date: November 2000
For the first time a book that addresses all aspects of muscle pain from basic science to clinical treatment.
This book answers all possible questions regarding muscle pain--from local muscle soreness to the fibromyalgia syndrome.
The unique concept behind the book is the combination of neuroanatomical and neurophysiological data with the clinical management of all diseases that exhibit muscle pain.
Orthopedic Massage: Theory and Technique
by Leon Chaitow (Foreword), Whitney Lowe 1st edition (February 26, 2003) ISBN: 0723432260
Lowe has been a massage practitioner for 15-plus years, and is owner and director of the Orthopedic Massage Education and Research Institute (Bend, Oregon). Written primarily for massage practitioners, the text is also applicable to practitioners in other fields concerned with the treatment of soft tissue injuries (e.g. osteopathy, physiotherapy, chiropractic). Following a foundational introduction to the general principles of orthopedic massage, the text presents applications of the methods discussed to specific regions of the body.